Orchard Bar @ Table is one of my favorite places in all of Ohio! Farm meets winery paired with live…read moremusic with a chicken coop, beehive station and plenty of different seating options. You could come here and spend a whole day and never get bored. The Orchard is a classy spot with more formal dining room and a lovely back patio area that has a barn-like vibe. The "Coop" is an outdoor bar area with a chicken coop and it's always lively. And then, there's the Farmstand which has a pizza oven, farm stand and and outdoor patio area. This place is a 10/10!

Very disappointing…read more We have a cottage on the islands and yesterday we had some time available before our ferry so we stopped in to take advantage of their early happy hour (3-6) as we've been there before and enjoyed it. Not this time. It was about two minutes to 3 when we sat at the bar (nobody else at the bar but us) and asked for a menu. The bartender (male) gave us dinner menus so we asked could we please have the lunch menus. He looked at his watch and said "I guess so" and gave them to us. We then asked for the happy hour menu and again, he looked at his watch , decided it was ok, then gave them to us. Not an awesome start but no biggie. We ordered the happy hour calamari, and for lunch I had the perch sandwich with chips and wife got the luncheon steak filet. First the good news. Service was good, food came out quickly and my wife said her steak (while a bit pricey at $35 for a small filet) was excellent as were the green beans that came with it. Now the bad. The calamari was severely over-fried and basically tasteless. My wife asked me "do you taste anything?" and candidly, I didn't. Just the dipping sauce. My perch was equally flavorless, all I tasted was bread. Same goes for the 1/2 baked potato that came with the steak. That looked and tasted exactly like a microwaved potato someone sprinkled a bit of shredded cheese on. Very, very bland. And the homemade chips that came with the perch were the saltiest things ever salted. I couldn't eat them at all, had about three (they looked great) and realized my sodium level would spike off the charts if I ate any more. With two drinks (a happy hour beer & Tito's) the bill with tip was $100 and we couldn't taste the calamari, the perch or the potato and couldn't eat the chips. Insert "not great Bob" animated gif.

Don't let the exterior fool you--this place is an absolute winner…read more ​Pull up to the building and you might question whether you're in the right spot, but step inside and the warm ambiance and friendly staff immediately put you at ease. ​While the menu features typical bar fare like stuffed jalapeños and hushpuppies, the moment the food hits your table, you realize they are not messing around: ​Jalapeño Poppers: Top-notch batter and a incredible golden crisp. ​Hushpuppies: Served with a brown sugar butter that is pure bliss! ​Seasoned Fries: Absolute perfection. ​My family was thoroughly pleased with every single entree we ordered, from the fresh Caesar salad to the stuffed burger. My husband, who is extremely picky about meat quality, declared it the best burger he's ever had. Stuffed burgers are notoriously tricky to cook to a preferred well-done without drying out, but the kitchen nailed it! ​My only minor critique--and this is just personal preference as a bit of a seasoning buff--is the perch. The fish itself was amazingly fresh, which is the most important detail, but the fried batter was a little plain for my taste. I would've loved a kick of Old Bay or extra seasoning in the batter, similar to how amazingly seasoned the fries were! ​All in all, this spot is a great hidden gem in Sandusky. Highly recommend stopping in!

The food was great, waiting for it... Not so good…read more To be fair, it was packed on a Friday night. We waited 45 minutes to get a salad, it was a Caesar salad salad and they were already out of Romain dressing at 7 PM on a Friday night. We had a Caesar salad salad with spring mix instead... No big deal. The portions were huge, but our dinner came in an hour and 15 minutes after we sat down. It was painfully slow, I will say our waitress was apologetic and helpful. And I know that it was busy, but it's really no excuse for it to look so dirty. It only takes a minute to sweep under a table after a party leaves. The bathroom was deplorable, there was water on the floor and muddy footprints everywhere. The napkins on the ground around the tables along with discarded french fries and shrimp tails were a bit gross. The food is five star, the rest... ehhhhh

Have the walleye bites $10.99 and we love the onion rings. GREAT specials ...Wed burger night 1/4…read morepounder deluxe with fries $6.99 Tuesday Taco night, Monday Ribs ...attentive service ...outside bar in summer, Great homemade pizza too.

My favorite little dive bar. Fun, relaxed atmosphere, very low key and friendly, with many people…read morein their 50's and 60's plus. Old Tiki decor is charming and somewhat reminiscent of a Scooby Do cartoon setting and I hope they never remodel it! Always great food and very reasonable prices. Check out the chili cheese dogs with fries and an ice cold beer. Nice outdoor patio in summer. They do tend to close early, around 10:00 PM on weekends.

Really good walleye bites really good onion rings, avoid steak bites (hard and chewy) Lots of fun…read moremerch!

The famous Brandy Alexander and Walleye Bites. The nostalgic place is a staple when you visit the…read moreIsland. Fantastic staff and atmosphere. One of my favorite stops to make when visiting. Right across the street from the Docks. The food was of course delicious and drinks were flowing. Love this place. Overall a 9.0 out of 10

This place in Marblehead downtown is great. Positive vibes, friendly staff. Great specials. Pool…read moretable, bands, Keno and Pull Tabs keep the pool moving. Multiple TVs showing everything possible. It gets packed on weekends, but always a friendly atmosphere. The only, small complaint would be the kitchen menu. Not the biggest menu and the food is average but still cheap and fulfilling. Overall a nice 8.2 out of 10

Ordered a pepperoni pizza for take out. Made the mistake of not looking at until I got home. It was…read moreburnt, very little pepperoni, very salty with a thin crust that was like cardboard. Extremely bad pizza! On top of that they charged $5 more than what their online menu stated. When questioned, she stated it was a 14" when in fact it was 12". Will never go to James Tavern again!

Great food and service. The biggest pork sandwich I never had! The cute little gift shop is a bonusread more

Golf cart rental: Compared to all my visits to neighboring Put-in-Bay, there are barely any golf…read morecarts available to tourists on Middle Bass and they are only available at J.F. Walleye's. My grandpa and I got an early start and came in on the 9:15am ferry. We needed a golf cart around 10am, but turns out you can't even rent a golf cart until they open at noon! Fortunately, we ran into a worker who let us rent out a cart. We were able to golf cart around the whole island by noon and returned for lunch. Restaurant: This is the only standalone restaurant on the island so you can't expect much. The BBQ wings were solid but I wasn't a fan of the walleye bites. I love walleye, but the bites just didn't taste right and they came with a weird honey mustard dressing and the cole slaw tasted like gordon food service vs. being homemade. My Mai Tai tasted like a tropical drink, but not a Mai Tai necessarily. The restaurant features a resort-like wading pool (it's 1.5 feet deep) and there were kids swimming in it on the Thursday afternoon I visited. I imagine the pool and the entire place gets put-in-bay crazy on the weekend. Food and drinks are pricey, which is understandable given how difficult it is to get everything on and off the island. Overall, 5/5 for the service from the golf cart guy and our attentive waitress, but everything else is a bit disappointing just like the island.

Stopped by for a cocktail and snack. Our server Sam was prompt and cheerful. We sat outside on…read morethe patio. People watching is the best! Especially when early 20 something's are almost drunk by 1 pm! Haha. Happy Birthday young lady in the golf cart! The hostess brought our dog a big bowl of ice water and a treat, She made a friend for life We got ice water too in human cups. Hahaha I ordered the Garden Gimlet which was Bombay Sapphire Gin with Muddled Cucumbers, Agave Nectar, and Lime Juice strained and served with a cucumber garnish. My husband enjoyed one of his new favorites - New York Whiskey Sour which is Bullet Rye, Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar, topped with a Pinot Noir Red Wine Floater. We shared a Brisket Poutine. The fires were like potato scoops the gravy was just the right amount so the potatoes were not soggy. The brisket was flavorful and not fatty. Nice snack and cocktails for the afternoon! I'd definitely come back! Stopped by for a cocktail and snack. Our server Sam was prompt and cheerful. We sat outside on the patio. People watching is the best! Especially when earlym20 something's are almost drunk by 1 pm! Haha. Happy Birthday young lady in the golf cart! The hostess brought our dog a big bowl of ice water and a treat, She made a friend for life! We got ice water too in human cups. Hahaha I ordered the Garden Gimlet which was Bombay Sapphire Gin with Muddled Cucumbers, Agave Nectar, and Lime Juice strained and served with a cucumber garnish. My husband enjoyed one of his new favorites - New York Whiskey Sour which is Bullet Rye, Lemon Juice, and Agave Nectar, topped with a Pinot Noir Red Wine Floater. We shared a Brisket Poutine. The fires were like potato scoops the gravy was just the right amount so the potatoes were not soggy. The brisket was flavorful and not fatty. Nice snack and cocktails for the afternoon! I'd definitely come back!

A great Irish bar. All the usual Irish things a bar will have. Have numerous board games to play…read morewhile waiting. Guiness of course. Overall a 7

Best 5 Star bar on the island! Best Bratwurst in Put-In-Bay!…read moreGreat selection of beers! Full bar...

I am a "cheap eats" kind of person, and quality cheap eats are hard to find on Put-in-Bay, Ohio…read more While on PIB, through Yelp, I found Joe's Bar and Restaurant. Although it's outside the main area of eateries around the docks, I decided to give it a try. Before leaving my room, I perused the menu, and on my walk over, I debated my choices: maybe a hot dog with homemade slaw, or a Southwest burger with chipotle sauce, bacon, and pepper jack cheese. Hmmm... Upon arrival, I asked for a menu, and the bartender slapped a wrinkled one on the bar. The first thing I saw was the "Sloppy Scotty," which the menu proclaimed, "It's what put us on the map!" I immediately knew that was what I had to have. I ordered a Maker's Mark with ginger ale, in which the Maker's Mark was liberally poured, and I sat down to await my meal. Service was quick, and when presented with my meal, the first thing I noted was that the hot dog bun was toasted on the outside. It was still a hot dog bun, but the outside kind of looked like Texas toast--just thinner--with Joe's signature "Sloppy Sauce" applied liberally on top, intermixed with mozzarella cheese, and topped with onions. It looked fantastic and tasted even better. It was absolutely delicious. I had an extra Maker's Mark just for good measure and was presented with a $27 bill. The night before, at a different restaurant, I had a couple of beers and a medium-sized perch plate, which was good but cost me $50. Do yourself a favor: if you find yourself on PIB, drop by the unassuming Joe's Bar and Restaurant to grab a bite. You won't be disappointed.